Hi, I'm Rebekah Scott, and welcome to The Encourager Podcast, where I share insights gained from 15+ years of balancing family and running a business. As a Christian mom, I understand the juggle of home and work life, and on this podcast, I offer practical advice and encouragement to help you harmonize your roles. Join me as we explore ways to create systems for success at home and work while keeping it real! To sign up for Encourager Podcast emails and newsletters, visit https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/. For even more support, consider enrolling in the Encourager Academy digital course, where you'll learn to take control and thrive in your various roles. Visit https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/academy/ to enroll today!

Hi, I'm Rebekah Scott, and welcome to The Encourager Podcast, where I share insights gained from 15+ years of balancing family and running a business. As a Christian mom, I understand the juggle of home and work life, and on this podcast, I offer practical advice and encouragement to help you harmonize your roles. Join me as we explore ways to create systems for success at home and work while keeping it real! To sign up for Encourager Podcast emails and newsletters, visit <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/">https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/.</a> For even more support, consider enrolling in the <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/academy">Encourager Academy digital course</a>, where you'll learn to take control and thrive in your various roles. Visit <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/academy/">https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/academy/</a> to enroll today!

The Encourager Podcast: Equipping Christian Moms to Harmonize Work and Home

Questions Every Parent Should Ask with Guest Jessica Schaap

In this episode of The Encourager Podcast, I share a vulnerable story about a Monday when I got everything done—but missed one of the most important moments of my week. That moment led to a heart shift: from serving efficiency as a god, to seeing it as a tool that should support (not replace) my values and mission.

This episode invites you to pause, reflect, and realign how you approach productivity—through the lens of intentionality, connection, and grace.

💡 In This Episode, I Share:
The phrase that changed how I view my time: Efficiency is king, but it’s a terrible god


A personal story of missing a bedtime moment—and what it taught me about priorities


How efficiency can quietly become an idol in our homes and schedules


What it looks like to choose presence over productivity in the 5 systems: Me, Food, Home, Work, and Family


3 questions to help you reclaim connection and peace



📥 Free Resource:

Download the Mini Journal: Efficiency vs. Intentionality and reflect on where you can shift from hustle to holy: 👉 Grab the free journal here

✨ Reminder:

Efficiency should support your values—not define them. Let’s serve our people, not our lists.

🔗 Stay in the Know:

Get direct links to new episodes, free resources and more. Join our newsletter here.

💬 Connect with Me:

Got a question about home or work life? Drop it along with your review on Apple Podcasts, and I’ll answer it in an upcoming episode!

💛 Let’s Connect on Instagram:

This is where we chat, share, and celebrate real wins.
 Follow me here → @encouragerpodcast

✋ Utilize Your 5 Systems:

Every woman operates in 5 systems: Me, Food, Family, Home, and Work. Discover how to bring joy and clarity to all 5 here.

🌐 Explore More:

EncouragerPodcast.com – Get free downloads, episode links, and resources
 EncouragerAcademy.com – Take the next step with our digital courses
 shoprsd.com – Browse stylish + organized accessories handmade for your real life
 Amazon Favorites – Explore my top tools and joy-sparking finds

📣 Spread the Joy:

If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who could use the same lift. It means the world to me—and to her!

🔔 Stay Updated:

Follow the podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss a moment of encouragement.

In this episode of The Encourager Podcast, I share a vulnerable story about a Monday when I got everything done&mdash;but missed one of the most important moments of my week. That moment led to a heart shift: from serving efficiency as a god, to seeing it as a tool that should support (not replace) my values and mission.
This episode invites you to pause, reflect, and realign how you approach productivity&mdash;through the lens of intentionality, connection, and grace.
💡 In This Episode, I Share:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The phrase that changed how I view my time: Efficiency is king, but it&rsquo;s a terrible god </li>
<li aria-level="1">A personal story of missing a bedtime moment&mdash;and what it taught me about priorities </li>
<li aria-level="1">How efficiency can quietly become an idol in our homes and schedules </li>
<li aria-level="1">What it looks like to choose presence over productivity in the 5 systems: Me, Food, Home, Work, and Family </li>
<li aria-level="1">3 questions to help you reclaim connection and peace </li>
</ul>
📥 Free Resource:
Download the Mini Journal: Efficiency vs. Intentionality and reflect on where you can shift from hustle to holy: 👉<a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/sites/2147544818/images/d2f271c-01c8-7125-c7e-e5c8e03e6774__Mini_Journal_Efficiency_vs._Intentionality.pdf"> Grab the free journal here</a>
✨ Reminder:
Efficiency should support your values&mdash;not define them. Let&rsquo;s serve our people, not our lists.
🔗 Stay in the Know:
Get direct links to new episodes, free resources and more.<a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/"> Join our newsletter here.</a>
💬 Connect with Me:
Got a question about home or work life? Drop it along with your<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-encourager-podcast-equipping-christian-moms-to/id1018941720"> review on Apple Podcasts</a>, and I&rsquo;ll answer it in an upcoming episode!
💛 Let&rsquo;s Connect on Instagram:
This is where we chat, share, and celebrate real wins. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/encouragerpodcast/"> Follow me here &rarr; @encouragerpodcast</a>
✋ Utilize Your 5 Systems:
Every woman operates in 5 systems: Me, Food, Family, Home, and Work.<a href="https://www.encourageracademy.com/"> Discover how to bring joy and clarity to all 5 here.</a>
🌐 Explore More:
<a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com">EncouragerPodcast.com</a> &ndash; Get free downloads, episode links, and resources <a href="https://www.encourageracademy.com"> EncouragerAcademy.com</a> &ndash; Take the next step with our digital courses <a href="https://shoprsd.com"> shoprsd.com</a> &ndash; Browse stylish + organized accessories handmade for your real life <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/shoprsd"> Amazon Favorites</a> &ndash; Explore my top tools and joy-sparking finds
📣 Spread the Joy:
If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who could use the same lift. It means the world to me&mdash;and to her!
🔔 Stay Updated:
Follow the podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss a moment of encouragement.

Replay | Are You Worshiping the To-Do List?

Sometimes the best reset isn’t a weekend away—it’s the small things that lift your spirit and ground you right where you are. In this episode, Rebekah shares her current list of favorite things: sanity-saving tools, high-protein snacks, fashion favorites, faith anchors, brain-boosting podcasts, and a touch of whimsy. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just looking for a few new joyful discoveries, this episode is full of practical (and fun!) inspiration.

What You’ll Hear:
How Rebekah uses ChatGPT to organize home and business life


Her favorite recipes from “This Is Not Diet Food”


What the Honey Huddle has to do with stuffed African animals


Cottage cheese: the MVP of snacks and lunch


A peek at her go-to RSD bags: BB, Lizzie & Jovi


The devotional that’s anchoring her faith right now


The podcasts keeping her brain sharp and her heart grounded


$13 sunglasses and skipping out of Dollar Tree (literally)



Resources Mentioned:
ChatGPT
This is Not Diet Food Blog
Honey Huddle (Free Download)

BB, Lizzie & Jovi Bags (Use code ENCOURAGER)
Threshold by Craig Cooney – Buy the Devotional
Central Record Worship Channel on YouTube
Rewire Your Brain Podcast by Liz Bagwell
The Briefing by Albert Mohler
Sojo Sunnies on Amazon

Sometimes the best reset isn&rsquo;t a weekend away&mdash;it&rsquo;s the small things that lift your spirit and ground you right where you are. In this episode, Rebekah shares her current list of favorite things: sanity-saving tools, high-protein snacks, fashion favorites, faith anchors, brain-boosting podcasts, and a touch of whimsy. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just looking for a few new joyful discoveries, this episode is full of practical (and fun!) inspiration.
What You&rsquo;ll Hear:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">How Rebekah uses ChatGPT to organize home and business life </li>
<li aria-level="1">Her favorite recipes from &ldquo;This Is Not Diet Food&rdquo; </li>
<li aria-level="1">What the Honey Huddle has to do with stuffed African animals </li>
<li aria-level="1">Cottage cheese: the MVP of snacks and lunch </li>
<li aria-level="1">A peek at her go-to RSD bags: BB, Lizzie &amp; Jovi </li>
<li aria-level="1">The devotional that&rsquo;s anchoring her faith right now </li>
<li aria-level="1">The podcasts keeping her brain sharp and her heart grounded </li>
<li aria-level="1">$13 sunglasses and skipping out of Dollar Tree (literally) </li>
</ul>
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://chat.openai.com">ChatGPT</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.thisisnotdietfood.com">This is Not Diet Food Blog</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/sites/2147544818/themes/2153317605/downloads/6d3efd3-a52b-8b3f-46fa-678738d6a8a_Honey_Huddle_Agenda.pdf">Honey Huddle (Free Download) </a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://designyourownpurse.com">BB, Lizzie &amp; Jovi Bags (Use code ENCOURAGER)</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Threshold by Craig Cooney &ndash;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/THRESHOLD-Prophetic-Biblical-Insights-Crossing/dp/B0D7BYMFPZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21K1C4UUPLH9P&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vIHOOXrE1IIowZAaOlfPZZpbhhe1adP3IDYKsbM4qsqsewljsFr3QmkapDjfOSEvytMUs6MNs4vAjYvuQPASQT2ujDLFepOEUzt7scrbtmR--QReHUErcBCg16JNjlEPuchOEdsJ72kPVMsr_QRdmCrjTS0obCmSpljxunotk8QC9gZUs5uPN-OJ6F1oAxLIs1qNPZ1SbWzfdtHknduJlD2STVP05165928R29fmSYg.li61iyLk0FDLVg8kqTMvb_pZAVSmRevreBfsOC3WeEc&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=threshold+devotional&amp;qid=1744131960&amp;sprefix=threshold+devotional%2Caps%2C116&amp;sr=8-1"> Buy the Devotional</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=central+record+instrumental">Central Record Worship Channel on YouTube</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewire-your-brain-the-peace-positivity-podcast-with/id1683576689">Rewire Your Brain Podcast by Liz Bagwell</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-briefing-with-albert-mohler/id390278738">The Briefing by Albert Mohler</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://amzn.to/4joY3sX">Sojo Sunnies on Amazon</a></li>
</ul>

Replay | My Favorite Things – Joyful Tools, Faith Anchors, and Sanity Savers

Ever had a day where everything just worked? Chances are, it wasn’t random—it was pre-decided.

In this episode, I’m sharing how pre-decisions—those small, intentional choices I make ahead of time—help reduce chaos, eliminate decision fatigue, and keep me rooted in what matters most. I walk through my five systems (Me, Food, Home, Work, and Family) and the exact pre-decisions I’ve made in each one.

These aren’t just time-savers—they’re peace-bringers.

✨ ME SYSTEM
Tuesdays = bath night (non-negotiable!)
No Instagram before 9 AM or after 9 PM
4 workouts/week 10-minute daily reset
No work before 9 AM (Bible + journaling comes first)

🔎 Reflection: What pre-decisions could I make to feel more grounded?

🍽 FOOD SYSTEM
Supper is decided before 9 AM
Meat gets pulled the night before
Weekly meal plan with my Agenda C Sheet

🔎 Reflection: What food decisions could I make ahead of time to reduce the dinner scramble?

🏡 HOME SYSTEM
Sunday = chore/reset day
Sink is clean every night
Shoes lined up in entry
Monday = laundry / Tuesday = linens

🔎 Reflection: What small routines could I pre-decide for more peace at home?

💼 WORK SYSTEM
No work after 6 PM
No interviews on Fridays
Content creation on Tuesdays
Live videos on Fridays

🔎 Reflection: What boundaries do I need to set for work and rest?

👨‍👩‍👧 FAMILY SYSTEM
Meals at the dining table
Sundays are Sabbath
We show up for each other’s events
Daily 15-min check-in with my husband

🔎 Reflection: What decisions could I make to increase connection and meaning?

✅ Your Encourager Challenge: Choose just one system and one pre-decision to implement this week. Try it for six weeks—then tweak it as needed. Let it become a rhythm.

🎧 Listen now:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-encourager-podcast-equipping-christian-moms-to/id1018941720
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RYF5Ja6Z1av0K0v6Q9Aje?si=f56514810ad54174&nd=1&dlsi=070b26d422bc4f36

📝 Want to share yours? Tag us on IG @encouragerpodcast—I love seeing what’s working for you! 

Ever had a day where everything just worked? Chances are, it wasn&rsquo;t random&mdash;it was pre-decided.
In this episode, I&rsquo;m sharing how pre-decisions&mdash;those small, intentional choices I make ahead of time&mdash;help reduce chaos, eliminate decision fatigue, and keep me rooted in what matters most. I walk through my five systems (Me, Food, Home, Work, and Family) and the exact pre-decisions I&rsquo;ve made in each one.
These aren&rsquo;t just time-savers&mdash;they&rsquo;re peace-bringers.
✨ ME SYSTEM
<ul>
<li>Tuesdays = bath night (non-negotiable!)</li>
<li>No Instagram before 9 AM or after 9 PM</li>
<li>4 workouts/week 10-minute daily reset</li>
<li>No work before 9 AM (Bible + journaling comes first)</li>
</ul>
🔎 Reflection: What pre-decisions could I make to feel more grounded?
🍽 FOOD SYSTEM
<ul>
<li>Supper is decided before 9 AM</li>
<li>Meat gets pulled the night before</li>
<li>Weekly meal plan with my Agenda C Sheet</li>
</ul>
🔎 Reflection: What food decisions could I make ahead of time to reduce the dinner scramble?
🏡 HOME SYSTEM
<ul>
<li>Sunday = chore/reset day</li>
<li>Sink is clean every night</li>
<li>Shoes lined up in entry</li>
<li>Monday = laundry / Tuesday = linens</li>
</ul>
🔎 Reflection: What small routines could I pre-decide for more peace at home?
💼 WORK SYSTEM
<ul>
<li>No work after 6 PM</li>
<li>No interviews on Fridays</li>
<li>Content creation on Tuesdays</li>
<li>Live videos on Fridays</li>
</ul>
🔎 Reflection: What boundaries do I need to set for work and rest?
👨&zwj;👩&zwj;👧 FAMILY SYSTEM
<ul>
<li>Meals at the dining table</li>
<li>Sundays are Sabbath</li>
<li>We show up for each other&rsquo;s events</li>
<li>Daily 15-min check-in with my husband</li>
</ul>
🔎 Reflection: What decisions could I make to increase connection and meaning?
✅ Your Encourager Challenge: Choose just one system and one pre-decision to implement this week. Try it for six weeks&mdash;then tweak it as needed. Let it become a rhythm.
🎧 Listen now:
<ul>
<li>Apple Podcasts:&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-encourager-podcast-equipping-christian-moms-to/id1018941720">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-encourager-podcast-equipping-christian-moms-to/id1018941720</a></li>
<li>Spotify:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6RYF5Ja6Z1av0K0v6Q9Aje?si=f56514810ad54174&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=070b26d422bc4f36">https://open.spotify.com/show/6RYF5Ja6Z1av0K0v6Q9Aje?si=f56514810ad54174&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=070b26d422bc4f36</a></li>
</ul>
📝 Want to share yours? Tag us on IG&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/encouragerpodcast/">@encouragerpodcast</a>&mdash;I love seeing what&rsquo;s working for you!&nbsp;

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